Umbrella and umbrella handle

Abstract

To provide an umbrella which does not slip down even when hung on a counter or the like without separately attaching a non-slip member to the tip of a handle.SOLUTION: The umbrella handle 3 has a handle body part 32 and an arm part 33 extending from the handle body part 32. The arm part 33 includes a linear contact region 33bca extending along the x-axis direction intersecting the y-axis direction and having a predetermined length, and a bent portion provided between a base end portion connected to the handle body part 32 and the contact region 33bca.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to umbrellas and umbrella handles. [Background technology]

[0002] As described in Patent Document 1 below, umbrellas are known that have a non-slip handle to prevent them from slipping off even when hung on a counter or the like. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7219988 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In Patent Document 1, a separate anti-slip member is attached to the tip of the handle.

[0005] To provide an umbrella and an umbrella handle that will not slip off even when hung on a counter or the like, without the need to attach a separate anti-slip member to the tip of the handle. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present disclosure relates to an umbrella comprising an umbrella body and a handle connected to the umbrella body for handholding. The handle has a handle body portion arranged around a central axis along the longitudinal direction of the umbrella body, and an arm portion extending from the handle body portion along a first direction intersecting the central axis. The arm portion has a linear contact area of ​​a predetermined length extending along a second direction intersecting the first direction, and a bent portion provided between the base end connected to the handle body portion and the contact area. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an umbrella and umbrella handle that will not slip off even when hung on a counter or the like, without having to attach a separate anti-slip member to the end of the handle. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an umbrella according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the handle of the umbrella according to this embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a side view of the umbrella handle according to this embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a rear view of the umbrella handle according to this embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. To facilitate understanding of the description, the same components in the drawings will be denoted by the same reference numerals as much as possible, and duplicated descriptions will be omitted.

[0010] An umbrella 2 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 1. Figure 1 is a perspective view of the umbrella 2 according to this embodiment. The umbrella 2 comprises an umbrella body 4 and a handle 3. When the umbrella body 4 is unfolded, the fabric supported by the framework unfolds, blocking out rain and sunlight.

[0011] The handle 3 is connected to the umbrella body 4. The handle 3 has a handle body 32 and an arm 33. The handle body 32 is arranged around a central axis CL along the longitudinal direction of the umbrella body 4.

[0012] The arm 33 extends from the handle body 32 in a first direction intersecting the central axis CL. The arm 33 has a base arm 33a and a distal arm 33b. The base arm 33a is connected to the handle body 32 and extends in the first direction. The distal arm 33b is connected to the distal arm 33a and is bent from the first direction toward the tip of the umbrella body 4.

[0013] In Figure 1, the z-axis is set along the central axis CL that is aligned with the longitudinal direction of the umbrella body 4. The positive direction of the z-axis is the direction from the tip of the umbrella body 4 toward the handle 3. The x-axis and y-axis are set perpendicular to the z-axis. The y-axis is set along the first direction in which the arm portion 33 extends from the handle body 32. The positive direction of the y-axis is the direction from the handle body 32 toward the arm portion 33. The positive direction of the x-axis is the direction from the left hand to the right hand when looking at the arm portion 33 from the handle body 32. The x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis are set in the same way in Figures 2, 3, and 4.

[0014] The umbrella 2 according to this embodiment can be kept stable even when hung on a counter C as shown in FIG. 1 by devising the shape of the arm portion 33.

[0015] 2, the base-end arm 33a has a pair of first and second base-end arms, 33aa and 33ab, extending from the handle main body 32. The first and second base-end arms 33aa and 33ab are spaced apart from each other in the x-axis direction. The first and second base-end arms 33aa and 33ab extend from the handle main body 32 along the y-axis.

[0016] The distal arm portion 33b has a first distal arm portion 33ba, a second distal arm portion 33bb, and a contact end portion 33bc. The first distal arm portion 33ba is provided to be connected to the first base-end arm portion 33aa. The first distal arm portion 33ba is provided to bend in the negative direction of the z axis from the portion connected to the first base-end arm portion 33aa. The second distal arm portion 33bb is provided to be connected to the second base-end arm portion 33ab. The second distal arm portion 33bb is provided to bend in the negative direction of the z axis from the portion connected to the second base-end arm portion 33ab.

[0017] Contact end 33bc is provided to connect the tip side of first distal arm portion 33ba and the tip side of second distal arm portion 33bb. The lower surface of contact end 33bc in the negative z-axis direction is the area that comes into contact when handle 3 is hung on counter C or the like.

[0018] As shown in Figure 3, the portion where second base-end arm portion 33ab connects to handle main body portion 32 forms base-end portion 33c. Second distal arm portion 33bb connects to second base-end arm portion 33ab at a predetermined angle, forming bent portion 33d. In this embodiment, the purpose of forming bent portion 33d is to ensure that only contact area 33bca comes into contact with counter C when handle 3 is hung on counter C or the like, so the angle and shape of bent portion 33d may be other angles and shapes. The same applies to first base-end arm portion 33aa and first distal arm portion 33ba, so description thereof will be omitted.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 4 , the contact area 33bca is linear along the x-axis direction, and the contact length L is set to a predetermined length. The inventors varied the contact length L to study the range within which the handle 3 would not slip off when hung on a counter C or the like. This study confirmed that when the contact length L is less than 8 mm, it is essentially equivalent to point contact, causing the umbrella to continue swinging and slide off. It was also confirmed that when the contact length L is between 8 mm and 10 mm, the umbrella's swinging stops and the umbrella does not slide off if the umbrella is placed carefully. It was also confirmed that when the contact length is between 10 mm and 15 mm, the umbrella's swinging does not increase even if the umbrella is not placed carefully, and the umbrella does not slide off. It was also confirmed that when the contact length is between 15 mm and 17 mm, the umbrella's swinging does not increase and the umbrella does not slide off if the umbrella is placed carefully. It was confirmed that when the contact length exceeded 17 mm, alternating swings occurred with both ends of the contact area as fulcrums, resulting in a so-called walking state, causing the umbrella to slide off.

[0020] The present embodiment has been described above with reference to specific examples. However, the present disclosure is not limited to these specific examples. Design modifications to these specific examples made by a person skilled in the art as appropriate are also included within the scope of the present disclosure as long as they comprise the features of the present disclosure. The elements of the above-described specific examples, as well as their arrangement, conditions, shape, etc., are not limited to those exemplified and can be modified as appropriate. The elements of the above-described specific examples can be combined in various ways as appropriate, as long as no technical contradictions arise.

[0021] [Note] Notes 1 to 4 below can be combined in any way as long as there is no technical contradiction.

[0022] [Appendix 1] An umbrella (2) comprising an umbrella body (4) and a handle (3) connected to the umbrella body (4) for holding by hand, Pattern 3 is A handle body portion 32 is provided around a central axis CL along the longitudinal direction (z-axis direction) of the umbrella body 4, an arm portion 33 extending from the handle main body portion 32 along a first direction (positive y-axis direction) intersecting the central axis CL, The arm portion 33 has a linear contact area 33bca extending along a second direction (positive / negative x-axis direction) intersecting the first direction (positive y-axis direction) and having a predetermined length L, and a bending portion 33d provided between the base end portion 33c connected to the handle main body portion 32 and the contact area 33bca.

[0023] According to Supplementary Note 1, by providing bent portion 33d between base end portion 33c connected to handle body 32 and contact area 33bca, when handle 3 is hung on a counter or the like, only contact area 33bca is likely to come into contact with the counter or the like. Contact area 33bca is a linear area extending along the second direction (positive and negative x-axis directions) and having a predetermined length L, so umbrella 2 can be hung stably on a counter or the like without amplifying its swinging.

[0024] [Appendix 2] Umbrella 2 according to Appendix 1, wherein contact area 33bca has a length of 8 mm to 17 mm along the second direction (x-axis positive / negative direction).

[0025] By setting the contact length L of the contact area 33bca to 8 mm to 17 mm, the amplification of the swinging of the umbrella 2 when the handle 3 is hung on a counter C or the like can be suppressed, making the umbrella 2 less likely to fall.

[0026] [Appendix 3] Umbrella 2 according to Appendix 2, wherein contact area 33bca has a length of 10 mm to 15 mm along the second direction (x-axis positive / negative direction).

[0027] By setting the contact length L of the contact area 33bca to 10 mm to 15 mm, the amplification of the swinging of the umbrella 2 when the handle 3 is hung on a counter C or the like can be more effectively suppressed, making the umbrella 2 less likely to fall.

[0028] [Appendix 4] A handle 3 for an umbrella 2 as described in any one of appendices 1 to 3. The handle 3 has a handle main body 32 and an arm 33 extending in a first direction (positive y-axis direction) from the handle main body 32. The arm 33 has a linear contact area 33bca that extends in a second direction (positive / negative x-axis direction) that intersects with the first direction, which is the extension direction of the arm 33, and has a predetermined length L, and a bent portion 33d that is provided between a base end portion 33c connected to the handle main body 32 and the contact area 33bca. The contact length L of the contact area 33bca is preferably 8 mm to 17 mm, and more preferably 10 mm to 15 mm. [Explanation of symbols]

[0029] 2: Umbrella 3: Pattern 4: Umbrella body 32: Handle body 33: Arm section 33a: Base end arm part 33aa: First base end arm 33ab: second base end arm 33b: Tip arm 33ba: First distal arm 33bb: Second distal arm 33bc: Contact end 33bca: Contact Area 33c: Base portion 33d: buckling portion CL: Central axis L: Contact length C:カウンター

Claims

1. An umbrella comprising an umbrella body and a handle connected to the umbrella body for holding by hand, The handle is A handle body portion provided around a central axis along the longitudinal direction of the umbrella body; an arm portion extending from the handle body portion along a first direction intersecting the central axis, The arm portion has a linear contact area having a predetermined length that extends along a second direction that intersects with the first direction, and a bent portion that is provided between the base end portion connected to the handle main body and the contact area.

2. 2. The umbrella of claim 1, wherein the contact area has a length along the second direction of 8 mm to 17 mm.

3. The umbrella of claim 2, wherein the contact area has a length of 10 mm to 15 mm along the second direction.

4. An umbrella handle according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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